Ollokot

Ollokot (c. 1845-30 September 1877) was the leader of the young men of the Nez Perce tribe during the New Perce War of 1877.

Biography
Ollokot was the younger brother of Chief Joseph, and he was born in the 1840s (his brother was born in 1840). Ollokot was fun-loving, intelligent, and daring, and he supported his brother's peace initiatives with the United States. He would lead the Nez Perce against the US Army in 1877 during the Nez Perce War, however, leading the young warriors in the victory at the Battle of White Bird Canyon. The Nez Perce won small victories against the Americans during their retreat towards the border with Canada, but they were encircled at the Battle of Bear Paw, where they had to fight against O.O. Howard's army. Ollokot was killed in the decisive battle, and his brother acknowledged his death while delivering his speech of surrender.